Lula Austin
Lula Austin, 55, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Akron Manor Care,
after a long illness.
She was born in Beckley, W.Va., and lived in this community for 40
years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Daphne (Cedric) Brown
and Nancy (Lawrence) Jacobs; son, Darryl Austin of Euclid; 10 grandchildren;
brothers, John (Gladys) Brown, Melvin Brown of Akron, and Elder Leon (Mae)
Brown of Medina; sisters, Betty Clark of Akron, Delores (Russell) Saunders
of Maplewood, N.J., and Joanne Richmond of Akron; and best friend, Lydia
McClain of Medina.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Chapel,
Akron. Elder Brown will officiate.
Interment: Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
Visiting hours: 1 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Procession
will form and condolences may be sent to 220 Oakdale Ave., Akron, 44302.

Gloria E. Cotner
Gloria E. Cotner (Jones), 73, of Medina, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000,
at the Cleveland Clinic.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., and was a Medina County resident for
many years.
Mrs. Cotner was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and affiliated
with Akron St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church. She was a realtor, a beauty
shop owner, a published poet and a care-giver.
She is survived by her son, George Jan Jones of Manhattan, N.Y.; daughters
and sons-in-law, Joyce (Ernest) McCann of Orrville and Joella (Jack) Wagner
of Salisbury, Md.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters,
Elizabeth Ann Carle of Columbus and Helen Marie Arters of Chatham.
Mrs. Cotner was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Chapman Cotner;
and daughter, Judith Filut.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Church,
606 E. Washington St., Medina.
Burial: Mound Hill Cemetery, Seville.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Waite & Son
Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association, 1689 E. 115th St., Cleveland, 44106-3988, or a charity
of one's choice.

Mary E. Hetman
Mary E. Hetman (nee Reinhart), 39, of Granger Township, died Tuesday,
July 4, 2000, at the Cleveland Clinic.
She was born in Akron, and was a graduate of the University of Akron
and a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.
Mrs. Hetman was a teacher, homemaker and loving mother. She was a substitute
teacher in Medina County schools, and was involved in the Highland PTO
and her son's Boy Scout troop.
She is survived by her husband, Carl C.; daughter, Marie; son, Chris;
mother, Dorothy Reinhart of Cuyahoga Falls; mother-in-law, Ruth Hetman
of Granger; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Steve Buschko of Cuyahoga
Falls; brother, Raymond Reinhart of Cuyahoga Falls; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman E. Reinhart, and father-in-law,
Carl J. Hetman.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday (time not yet determined) at Holy
Martyrs Catholic Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Road, Medina Township. Father
Robert Pfeiffer will officiate.
Visiting hours: 7 to 9 tonight, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St., is
in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Lasker
Lawrence "Larry" Lasker, 60, of Brunswick, died Monday, July 3, 2000,
in Brunswick.
He was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident
for 28 years.
Mr. Lasker was a machine operator for the GM-Chevy Plant for 38 years.
He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 1005, Moose and Businessmen's
Bowling League.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Wesolowski) of Brunswick;
daughters, Kim (Chad) Sledz of Spencer, Paula (Mike) Kuntz of Spencer and
AnnMarie (Rob) Theobald of Brunswick; grandchildren, Shaun, Buffy, Robbi,
Chad, Krista, Jackie, Breana and Teri; sisters, Grace Spuckler of Garfield
Heights and Bernice Trubachil of Michigan; and brother, Ken (Pat) Lasker
of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Nettie (nee Kuchta)
Lasker; and brother, Donald.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ambrose Church, 929
Pearl Road, Brunswick.
Burial: Eastlawn Memory Gardens.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral
Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate
71).

Marie R. Nicholas
Marie R. Nicholas (nee Soltis), 82, of Brunswick, formerly of Cuyahoga
County, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in Brunswick.
She was born July 25, 1917, in Cleveland and was a lifetime Cuyahoga
County resident, moving to Brunswick last year. Mrs. Nicholas was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Kevin) Lechelt of Brunswick;
brother, Albert Soltis of Brunswick; sisters, Katherine Waldron and Marge
Barnhart, both of Brunswick; brother, Frank Soltis; and sister, Elaine
Shaw.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A.; parents, Frank
and Anna (nee Balluh) Soltis; and sister, Agnes Spiker.
Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick
Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate 71). Allen C. Alexander
will officiate.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Marie Vannini
Marie Vannini, 93, of Westlake, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Harborside
Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 13, 1906, in Bethlehem, Pa., and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Lommler of Cleveland; niece, Judy
Misener of Brunswick; nephews, Donald Lommler of North Olmsted and Kenneth
Lommler of New York; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Vannini and Louis
Fleisig; son, Phillip Fleisig; and brother, Phillip Erhardt.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Walter Martens & Sons Funeral Home,
9811 Dennison Ave. (parking entrance off West 99th Street) Cleveland. Dr.
Michael E. Carlson will officiate.
Burial: West Park Cemetery, Cleveland.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Carlson, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, Medina, is in charge of local
arrangements.

Gloria E. Cotner
Gloria E. Cotner (Jones), 73, of Medina, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000,
at the Cleveland Clinic.
She was born in Detroit and was a Medina County resident for many years.
Mrs. Cotner was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and affiliated
with Akron St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church. She was a realtor, a beauty
shop owner, a published poet and a caregiver.
She is survived by her son, George Jan Jones of Manhattan, N.Y.; daughters
and sons-in-law, Joyce and Ernest McCann of Orrville and Joella and Jack
Wagner of Salisbury, Md.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
sisters, Elizabeth Ann Carle of Columbus and Helen Marie Arters of Chatham
Township.
Mrs. Cotner was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Chapman Cotner;
and daughter, Judith Filut.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Church,
606 E. Washington St., Medina.
Burial: Mound Hill Cemetery, Seville.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral
Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association, 1689 E. 115th St., Cleveland, 44106-3988, or a charity
of one's choice.

Marie J. Dietz
Marie J. Dietz (nee Berger), 92, of Parma Heights, died Wednesday,
July 5, 2000, at Pearlview Skilled Care Center, Brunswick.
She was born in Cleveland and was a Parma Heights resident for 30 years,
previously residing in Middleburg Heights for 15 years. Mrs. Dietz was
a homemaker and was employed as a cashier for Fisher Foods, Ridge and Snow
roads (Parma store). She was a 60 plus pinochle card player.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Arnold) Roeble of Granger Township;
daughter-in-law, Laverne Dietz of North Royalton; 15 grandchildren; and
19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Edward; twin
sons, Howard and Edward; and brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Kathryn
Berger.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted.
The Rev. George Gribben will officiate.
Carlson, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, Brunswick, is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew T. Grimesey
Andrew T. Grimesey, 52, of Brunswick, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in
Medina.
He was born June 2, 1948, in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident
for 20 years. He was employed as a computer operator for Grimco Tech. for
10 years.
Mr. Grimesey is survived by his brother, Terrence (Beverly) Grimesey
of Medina; niece, Catherine Matuszak of Houston; nephew, Christopher Grimesey
of Brunswick; close friends, Deborah White and Cheryl Leland; and former
spouse, Anita.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew L. and Mary (nee Skorna)
Grimesey.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Martin Church, 1824
Station Road, Valley City. The Rev. Thomas Dunphy will officiate.
Burial: St. Martin Cemetery.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral
Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate
71).

Mary E. Hetman
Mary E. Hetman (nee Reinhart), 39, of Granger Township, died Tuesday,
July 4, 2000, at the Cleveland Clinic.
She was born in Akron and was a graduate of the University of Akron
and member of Delta Zeta Sorority.
Mrs. Hetman was a teacher, homemaker and loving mother. She was a substitute
teacher in Medina County schools, and was involved in the Highland PTO
and her son's Boy Scout troop.
She is survived by her husband, Carl C.; daughter, Marie; son, Chris;
mother, Dorothy Reinhart of Cuyahoga Falls; mother-in-law, Ruth Hetman
of Granger; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Steve Buschko of Cuyahoga
Falls; brother, Raymond Reinhart of Cuyahoga Falls; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman E. Reinhart, and father-in-law,
Carl J. Hetman.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church,
3100 S. Weymouth Road, Medina Township. Father Robert Pfeiffer will officiate.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St., is
in charge of arrangements.

William J. Kubasta
William J. Kubasta, 76, of Medina, died at home Monday, July 3, 2000,
after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mr. Kubasta was born Aug. 30, 1923, to Frederick W. and Nana Marie
(Hals) Kubasta in Milwaukee, Wis. They moved to Lakewood in 1926. Mr. Kubasta
attended Lakewood High School and graduated in 1941. He attended Lake Forest
College in Lake Forest, Ill., but later enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943.
After completing infantry training, he transferred to the Army Air Corps
and attended the Army specialized training programs at the University of
Kentucky (Lexington), Butler University (Indianapolis) and Antioch College
(Ohio). After an honorable discharge, Mr. Kubasta returned to Lake Forest
College and graduated in 1947.
Also in 1947, he began his career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
as a night clerk. He reported to Quantico, Va., in 1948 for training as
a special agent. Upon completion, he was the residing special agent in
Seattle, Yakima and Richland, Wash. He later transferred to Pittsburgh
and, in 1951, transferred to Martinsburg, W.Va.
After meeting his wife-to-be, Elaine V. (Stokes) Kubasta, he decided
to remain in Martinsburg, where he left the FBI and went to work for Interwoven
in 1956. In 1962, he relocated to Pittsburgh, where he was an investigator
for the American Insurance Association. Finally in 1970, Mr. Kubasta and
family came to reside in Medina when he became director of security and
public safety for Cuyahoga Community College. He retired in 1989.
He was a member of the American Legion in Medina, Elks Lodge 778 in
Martinsburg, W.Va., Crime Clinic of Cleveland, Society of Former FBI Agents
and Mt. Zwingli United Church of Christ in Wadsworth. He enjoyed traveling,
working outdoors, Amish country, his winter retreats to his home in Tavares,
Fla., and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elaine V. (Stokes) Kubasta;
sons, Kent W. (Mary Lee) Kubasta and Brent W. Kubasta; grandchildren, Kathryn
"Katie," Jacob "Jake" and Carrie; brother, Robert (Margaret) Kubasta of
Brevard, N.C.; sister-in-law, Eleanor Kubasta of Akron; nieces, Joanne
(Kubasta) Mier of Michigan, Carolyn (Kubasta) Grenfell of Medina, Kim (Kubasta)
Hanus of Magnolia, Texas, Lynne (Kubasta) Galluzo of Centreville, Va.,
and Barbara (Kubasta) Roberts of Chevy Chase, Md.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick; mother, Nana; and
brothers, Burton and James.
Service and burial: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zwingli United Church of
Christ, 2172 S. Medina Line Road, Wadsworth. Pastor Keith Hejnal will officiate.
Visiting hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes,
Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mt. Zwingli
United Church of Christ, 2172 S. Medina Line Road, Wadsworth, 44281.
The Kubasta family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, called
or stopped by to see Bill during his long illness.

Ona M. Miller
Ona M. Miller, 69, of Spencer, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday,
July 5, 2000.
She was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Madison, W.Va. She resided in Cleveland
prior to moving to Valley City, where she lived for 25 years. Mrs. Miller
lived in Spencer since 1991. She was a homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and dear friend to many.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her children: Linda (Skip) Barker of Spencer,
Pete (Sheila) Miller of Navarre, Sharon (Garry) Robertson of Lafayette
Township, Keith (Jan) Miller of Garfield Heights and Debbie Hatvany of
Lafayette Township; grandchildren, Shawn, Brian, Jenny, Katie, Amy, Erin,
Amanda, Joe, Michael, Mark, Jonathon, Jesse, Jeremy, Stacy, Denny and Kristin;
great-grandchild, Makayla; sisters, Maudie Good and Lonita Barker, both
of West Virginia; and brother, Gene Barker of California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Miller Sr., in November
1991; brothers, Ovie, Ray and Arnold Barker; and sister, Betty Ball.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Bauer Funeral Home, 2089 Columbia Road,
Valley City. Dr. Jack Wiltheiss will officiate.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Valley City.

Magdalena Schneider
Magdalena Schneider, 79, of Brunswick, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000,
in Brunswick.
She was born May 11, 1921, in Krndia, Croatia, and was a Medina County
resident for 31 years. Miss Schneider was a nurse, retiring from Mt. Sinai
Hospital with 35 years of service.
Miss Schneider is survived by her brother, Michael (Gull) Schneider
of Brunswick; sister, Theresia Wittman of Fort Myers, Fla.; and nieces
and nephews, Larry, Kathy, Berndt, Karl, Erik, Lena, Robert, Richard, Rosemary,
Rita, Renee and Robin.
She was preceded in death by her brother, John Schneider.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic
Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. The Rev. Robert Hilkert will officiate.
Burial: Lutheran Memorial Park, Hinckley Township.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Waite & Son Funeral
Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate
71).
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797
N. Court St., Medina, 44256.

Olive B. Stanley
Olive B. Stanley, 81, of Lodi, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday,
July 5, 2000, at Rittman Nursing & Rehab Center.
She was born April 9, 1919, in Cleveland to Nellie and Samuel Huska.
Mrs. Stanley worked for Sterling, Linder and Davis, and Halle's department
store in downtown Cleveland.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rosealine (nee Benz)
and Richard Stevenson of Lodi, June (nee Stanley) and Larry Prebis of Westfield
Township; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; and brother, Joseph
Huska.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Parker & Son Funeral Home, Lodi, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas J. Vallo
Thomas J. Vallo, 67, of Cleveland, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in Cleveland.
Mr. Vallo was employed in shipping and receiving for trucking companies.
He served in the U.S. Army and Coast Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret I. (nee Niedzwiecki) of Cleveland;
sons, Thomas J. Jr. (Debbie) and Michael C. (Mary); daughter, Theresa M.
(Brian) Virkle; sister, Virginia Lynch; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, John J.; parents, John J. and
Anna B.; sister, Mary; and brothers, James and John Jr.
Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church,
Cleveland. The Rev. John Zvijak will officiate.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park.
Visiting hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday
at Tomon & Sons Funeral Home, 4772 Pearl Road, Cleveland.

Jean M. Walker
Jean M. Walker, 88, of Alfred, Maine, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at
Mercy Hospital, Portland, Maine.
She was born April 26, 1912, in Medina to Julius E. and Julia E. Webber
Gayer. Mrs. Walker was educated in Ohio and a graduate of Ohio State University.
She worked for Goodall-Sanford Mills, and taught school in San Diego and
Waterboro and Sanford, Maine. She was very active in community affairs.
Mrs. Walker was captain of the Red Cross Motor Corps during World War II.
She was a member of the Sanford Symphony, school board, Parsons Memorial
Library board, Delta Kappa Gamma Searchlight Club, Retired Teachers Association,
Goodall Hospital Auxiliary and Alfred Parish Church. She was past president
of the Sanford Teachers Association and Sunday school superintendent of
Alfred Congregational Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Walker Cyr of Louisville, Ky.,
and Old Orchard Beach; son, Peter Walker of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister,
Kathryn King of Medina; two grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
Memorial services were held July 1 at Alfred Parish Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alfred Parish Church, P.O. Box
147, Alfred, ME 04002, or Alfred Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 36, Alfred,
ME 04002.

Dorothy E. Koncos
Dorothy E. Koncos, of Medina, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident for three
years after living in Parma Heights for 47 years. Mrs. Koncos was a member
of Medina Assembly of God. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to the
movies.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mildred Jindra of Medina; nephews,
Bernard (Ann) Jindra of Olmsted Township and John (Josephine) Jindra of
Medina; grandnieces and grandnephews, Jennifer (Steve) Hopper, Michael,
Joey, Jill (Shawn) Johnson, Christopher (Meghan) and Andrew; and great-grandnephew,
Bobby.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and sister, Ruth Laudis.
Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel,
765 N. Court St. The Rev. Ron Dress will officiate.
Visiting hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797
N. Court St., Medina, 44256.

Marjorie Kopach
Marjorie Kopach, 89, of Medina, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Manor
Care, Akron.
She was born in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident for many
years. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Kopach was
a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a physical education teacher.
She was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. Prior to moving to Medina,
she and her husband owned and operated a large nursery in Homer City, Pa.
Mrs. Kopach is survived by her niece, Kathy Gross of Versailles, Ky.;
and nephews, Dr. Robert Stanley of Highland Park, Ill., and Allan Stanley
of Oakton, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; three sisters; and
one brother.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Brian J. Sebastian
Brian J. Sebastian, 29, died suddenly Wednesday, July 5, 2000, as the
result of an automobile accident.
Brian was born in Schweinfurt, West Germany, and resided in the Akron
area most of his life. At age 17, he was selected to the Elite Olympic
Training Camp for ice hockey in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was stationed
in Korea with the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Akron
in May of 2000 with a bachelor of arts in political science.
Over the past years, he grew very close to his family, which includes
son, Seth Sebastian of Kent; father and stepmother, Richard J. and Mary
A. Sebastian of Medina; mother, Beverly A. Sebastian of Chicago; grandmothers,
Mrs. Edna Thomas of Hammond, Ind., and Mrs. Bess Doctor of Medina; sister,
Lisa Sebastian of Chicago; brother, Kevin Jones of Canton; sister, Holly
(Steve) Baldwin of Buckner, Ky.; aunt and uncle, Sherrel and Tom Nadratowski
of Frankfort, Ill.; aunt, Sandy "Tata" Kline of Parma; and numerous cousins
and extended family members; he was also uncle to Morgen Baldwin and Andrew
Jones.
Service: A celebration of his life will be conducted at 11:30 a.m.
Monday at Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Hockey Club, c/o KSU
Ice Arena, Kent, 44242.

Florence A. Smith
Florence A. Smith, 85, of Medina, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Medina
General Hospital.
She was born in Cleveland and was a Medina County resident for 12 years
after moving from Berea. She was a secretary at Wholesale Appliance.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Carol (John) Gerbasi of Medina;
son, Thomas E. (Barbara) Smith of Cleveland; granddaughter, Susan (Gregory)
Happ of Medina; sisters, Irene Brandwen of Berea and Catherine Johnson
of Mesa, Ariz.; and nephew, Chuck Calvert of Medina.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Alfred and Frank Quati;
and sisters, Marge Hodge and Dorothy Calvert.
Private graveside services will be held at Woodvale Cemetery.
Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Edsel W. Campbell
Edsel W. Campbell, 68, of Hinckley Township, died Monday, July 10,
2000, in Middleburg Heights.
He was born July 3, 1932, in Ramp, W.Va., and was a Medina County resident
for 40 years. Mr. Campbell was a real estate broker with various firms
for 32 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 58 in Medina and was an
avid gardener. He loved real estate and was very current with politics.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Florentina (nee Pascual) of Hinckley;
daughters, Margaret A. (Richard) Crums of North Royalton and Carol E. Schulte
of Brunswick; son, Phillip A. Campbell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; brother,
Russell D. Campbell of Oregon; sisters, Geneva Cox and Jean Blankenship,
both of West Virginia; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick
Chapel, 3300 Center Road (state Route 303 at Interstate 71). Father De
Los Reas will preside.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Colette Catholic
Church, 330 W. 130th St., Brunswick. The Rev. Thomas Montavon will preside.
Burial: Resurrection Cemetery, Valley City.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association,
1621 Euclid Ave., #930, Cleveland, 44115.

Steven A. Cepec
Steven A. Cepec, 83, of Medina, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Southern
Hills Care Center, Middleburg Heights.
He was born in Cambridge and was a Medina County resident for several
years. He was a retired Yellow Cab driver in Cleveland. Mr. Cepec served
in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He is survived by his daughters, Donna Murrin of Cleveland and Judith
Satullo of Brook Park; sons, Stephen Cepec Jr. of Spencer and Rick Cepec
of Medina; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister; and two
brothers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, and daughter, Marlene.
Service: 8:30 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel,
765 N. Court St. Allen C. Alexander will officiate.
Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Treva D. Coleman
Treva Dorene Coleman, 95, of Chippewa Lake, died Sunday, July 9, 2000,
at Meadowview Care Center in Seville.
She was born in Penfield and was a lifetime resident of Medina County.
Mrs. Coleman was a member of Eastern Star Lodi and the American Legion
Auxiliary, Medina. She owned Coleman's Restaurant in Lodi.
Mrs. Coleman is survived by her son, David of Medina; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Barbara
Fillingim; sisters, Persis Jordan, Winifred Heath, Josephine Lorenzen,
Mildred Kelnar and Marian Curtis; and brothers, Ed, Carl and Jack Pierce.
Service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel,
765 N. Court St.
Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
Visiting hours: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Elinor Gaughan
Elinor Gaughan (nee Webb), 89, of Pearlview Skilled Nursing Center,
previously of Cleveland's West Side, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at the
nursing home.
She was born in Washington, D.C., and was a Medina County resident
for seven years. She was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. Mrs.
Gaughan was a homemaker. She retired in 1972 after 20 years as a secretary
with Milner Electric in Cleveland.
Mrs. Gaughan is survived by her husband of 50 years, Frank of Brunswick;
son, Michael (Judi) of Cleveland; daughter, Mary Gaughan of Brunswick;
niece, Karen Cosner of Virginia; nephew, Dr. James Algren of Virginia;
eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elizabeth (nee
Butts) Webb.
Cremation services were chosen.
Carlson Funeral Home, Brunswick, is in charge of all arrangements.

Audrey M. Hubbs
Audrey M. Hubbs, 93, of Westfield Center, died Wednesday, June 28,
2000, at Apostolic Home in Rittman.
She was born Aug. 1, 1906, in North Lawrence, Ohio, and was a Medina
County resident for 4½ years. She was a resident of Glendora, Calif.,
for 55 years. Mrs. Hubbs attended the Chapel in Akron. She was a seamstress
and was creative in artwork. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn M. Hubbs; sisters, Edith Coan
and Bertha Herman; brothers-in-law, Eber Grindley and Carl Thomas; nieces,
Sandra Reeves and Carla Thomas; grandnieces, Malissa Reeves, Jennifer Herman,
Kimberly Reeves, Renee Herman and Marie Stover; and nephew, Thomas Herman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William T., and sisters,
Hazel Grindley, Violet Thomas, Gloria Wolfe and Clover Ziegler.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Thursday at Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
Pastor James Dull will officiate.
Visiting hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Waite & Son Funeral
Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.

Karl L. Stuart
Karl L. Stuart, 78, of Marlboro, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000,
at his home, after an extended illness.
He was born June 4, 1921, in Spencer to Paul and Dora (Fetzer) Stuart.
He was a graduate of Lodi High School and was a self-employed carpenter
for most of his life. He attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church and
was a member of Strongsville Masonic Lodge 728 and a master mason. Mr.
Stuart was a resident of the Alliance area since 1970, after moving from
Strongsville. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Asiatic
Pacific Theatre as a signalman first class on the USS Oglala, USS Preble
and the USS Neosho.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia A. (Fox) Biery Stuart, whom he
married April 3, 1970; son, Neil D. (Barbara) Stuart of Pleasanton, Calif.;
daughter, Karol Stuart of Fresno, Calif.; stepdaughters, Mary Lou (Robert)
Muckley and Joan C. Biery, both of Alliance; stepson, Paul L. (Joan) Biery
of Euclid; sister, Gladys Gilbert of Polk; grandchildren, Sorrenta Stuart,
Michael Miller, Todd and Timothy Muckley, Ray Biery, Michelle McCormick
and Anne Mazo; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held in February.
Cassady-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home in Alliance handled the arrangements.

Roger L. Stull
Roger Lee Stull, 60, of Lodi, passed away Monday, July 10, 2000, at
Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, following a lengthy
illness.
He was born March 29, 1940, in Ashland County to Ira and Edith Rohrbaugh
Stull and lived in Burbank, moving to Lodi 25 years ago. Mr. Stull was
a machinist for Advance Bronze in Lodi for 18 years, retiring in 1981.
He was co-owner of Jan's Place in Lodi and a member of Medina Moose Lodge
and Lodi American Auxiliary. He was involved with Lodi Boots and Saddle
Club.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (nee Workman); sons, Bryan (Jackie)
Stull and Randall (Yvonne) Stull, both of Lodi; four grandchildren; father,
Ira Stull of Danville, Ohio; sister, Charlene (Roger) Pyres of Wooster;
and sister-in-law, Maxine Stull of Danville.
He was preceded in death by his mother; first wife, Ellen; and brother,
Ronald.
Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker & Son Funeral Homes, 210 Medina
St., Lodi. The Rev. Gerald Reed of Burbank will officiate.
Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.
Visiting hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Medina
County, P.O. Box 114, Brunswick, 44212.

Jenna E. Sweany
Jenna Elizabeth Sweany, infant daughter of Michelle and Frederick Sweany
of West Salem, was stillborn July 8, 2000, at Wooster Community Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Shauna,
and grandmother, Kathleen Bradford.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina.
Carlson, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, Medina, is in charge of arrangements.

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